While the idea of the pyramids aligning with the Orion constellation is a popular theory, it’s important to note that the pyramids of Giza are not perfectly aligned with Orion’s belt as it is often portrayed. The pyramids’ alignment with the stars is a complex topic with ongoing research and debate. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Here’s a more detailed look: [1, 2, 3]
- The Orion Correlation Theory: This theory suggests that the Great Pyramid of Giza and the other pyramids on the Giza plateau are aligned with the stars in the Orion constellation, particularly Orion’s belt. [1, 2, 3]
- Debunking the Theory: Astronomers have pointed out that the pyramids and Orion’s belt do not mirror each other in the way often presented, and that to make them appear to align, one or the other has to be inverted. [2, 3]
- Precession of the Earth: The Earth’s axial precession (a slow wobble) means that the stars’ positions have shifted over time, and the relative positions of stars in Orion’s belt would have been different when the pyramids were built. [2, 5]
- Other Alignments: The pyramids are aligned with the stars Kochab and Mizar, which were used by the Egyptians to find the north pole. [5]
- Ongoing Research: Despite the debunking of the Orion correlation theory, the alignments of the pyramids and their relationship to the stars continue to be a topic of interest and research. [2, 4]
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[1] https://www.naturalnavigator.com/news/2024/10/the-mexican-pyramids-water-and-the-cosmos/
[2] https://www.astronomy.com/science/are-the-egyptian-pyramids-aligned-with-the-stars/
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_correlation_theory
[4] https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/are-the-egyptian-pyramids-aligned-with-the-stars
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